This year's Trees of the Season is proving to be the best year yet. Trees and Wreaths are loaded with beautiful ornaments as well as wonderful goodies underneath.
You can purchase tickets online or at the Dunes Center for $1.00 each. Come by during business hours to get a closer look!
Lindt Chocolate Unwrapped
A delectable array of fine Swiss Chocolates for yourself, friends and family! Worth $300 in chocolate including a $100 gift certificate for Lindt Chocolate!
Sponsored by: Stephanie and Ana Torres
An Alligator Christmas
Wreath decorated with holiday alligators.
Sponsored by: Merril Lynn
Penguins at Play
Recycled fiber optic tree decorated water bottle penguins, packing materials, and jewelry surrounded by hot chocolate set, delicious cookies and warming adult beverages.
Sponsored by: Jan Schmidt, Noreen, Michele Schniederman, Nancy Schmid, Dee Dee Sary
Remember The Birds This Christmas
Decorated with beautiful bird ornaments and hand painted bird houses
Sponsored by: Donna Cota and Diane Alleman-Stevens of Altrusa International Inc. of Santa Maria
An Irish Christmas
Decorate with green and gold ornaments and delightful Irish adult beverages.
Sponsored by: John Deacon
A Wine Lover's Christmas
Inspired by the Central Coast this tree includes wine from Tangent/Baileyanna, Chamisal, Claiborne and Churchill, Kelsey, Riverbench and Kenneth Volk Vineyards.
Sponsored by: Mike Multari
A Living Christmas
A live star pine tree decorated with re-purposed ornaments.
Sponsored by: Diane Tortolano
The Color of Money
White Tree Featuring novelty money, Dancing Santa, Money Wreath, Large bear named, "Benjamin," and other money related gifts.
Sponsored by: Robin Hayhurst and Stephanie Claborn
It's Beginning to Taste A Lot Like Christmas
Decorated with wine tastings for wineries in North Santa Barbara County including Fess Parker, Alexander and Wayne, Arcadian, and Carina Cellars. This tree includes one bottle of Chardonnay from Santa Barbara Winery.
Sponsored by: Cecilia Walker
Herpetology Holiday
Decorated with Webkinz Frogs and Lizards that can be enjoyed with the online educational games.
Sponsored by: Christina Bird-Holenda
Mother Goose Christmas
Wreath decorated with children's books and Mother Goose herself.
Sponsored by: Friends of the Guadalupe Library
A Bucolic Christmas
Decorated with rustic animals and beautiful green ornaments.
Sponsored by: Renee Deacon
It's Not Easy Being Green
Inspired by Kermit the Frog and all of his friends.
Sponsored by: Christina Bird-Holenda
Green With Envy
Decorated with over $300 worth of Trader Joes' holiday goodies and gift certificates In and Out Burger.
Sponsored by: Frank and Jen Almaguer and Marcia Langford
The Green Thumb
Decorated with air plant terrariums, succulents and cacti, and supplies for your garden.
Sponsored by: The Karamitsos Family
Birds Celebrating The Holidays
Wreath decorated with birds from the forest and holly berries.
Sponsored by: Barbara Hauck
Seaside Living
Living Cypress tree in a natural wood planter box with nautical/seashell decorations and battery operated lights for use in an outdoor/entry area.
Sponsored by: Candace Brown
Central Coast Christmas
Decorated with native birds and mammals. Under the tree are locally made products from Jocko's Steakhouse, Mama Ganache chocolate, Cowboy Cookie, Paso Almonds, Robbins Family Farm, Old Village Grill and the Luffa Farm.
Sponsored by: Rabobank and the local businesses mention above
I am Dreaming of a White Christmas
Decorated with beautiful green glass ornaments and fun green critters.
Sponsored by: Dr. Randy Johnson and Paul and Nancy Jenzen
Have a Berry Happy New Year
Bear shaped wreath decorated with miniature alcohol bottles to celebrate the new year!
Sponsored by: Jules Reuter
The Conscious Cocktail
Metal tree decorated with organically made beer and spirits.
Sponsored by: Jules Reuter
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